
	Where results make sense

Topic: Aumakua

Related Topics

Haikili

Haole

Kahoali

Pili

Hikuleo

Hau

Auparu

Haumea

Eleipaio

Kane

Paliuli

Huna

TOTEM

Kalamainu and Kilioa

Shark

In the News (Tue 10 Nov 09)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	Aumakua -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Aumakua is a (The Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii) Hawaiian word meaning family or personal god, often a deified ancestor.
		The 'aumakua frequently manifested him or herself as an animal, such as a (Any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales) shark or an (Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes) owl.
		Traditionally, the 'Io, or the (Diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail) hawk, is regarded as the special 'aumakua for the (Click link for more info and facts about ali'i) ali'i, or nobility.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/au/aumakua.htm (269 words)

	Sharks as 'aumakua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In Hawaiian, 'aumakua is defined as a benevolent guardian spirit or family protector.
		Beyond the stories, Silva said that there is "usually some kind of sign," when an 'aumakua makes itself known, by behaving in a non-threatening manner, or even coming to the aid of a family member in a dangerous situation.
		Where the 'aumakua resides is usually determined by a significant family event that occurred there.
	www.moolelo.com /sharks.html (1856 words)

	Shark Gods
		'Aumakua were often ancestors whose bones had been especially stripped of flesh upon death, wrapped in kapa and ceremonially prepared before the bones were placed in the custody of another descendant.
		When a fisherman or craftsman was especially successful, credit was often given to his 'aumakua for intervening with the principal gods to impart the mana, or power, that enabled an earthly being to develop such skill.
		In ancient times, families were careful not to eat certain forms of animal life if their 'aumakua was thought to appear in that form, for if they did, they knew the punishment could be as severe as death.
	www.sharkmans-world.com /gods.html (1655 words)

	Akua, Aumakua & Huna Kalani (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Aumakua are often described as residing in special animals or plants.
		The aumakua of old Hawaii were often symbolized as wooden or stone tiki or statue.
		Aumakua can be called with chants and gifts of energy, by a family member or by a kahuna (expert)
	www.soulwork.net /huna_articles/aumakua.htm (712 words)

	'Aumakua of Kona, O'ahu: Kona: Stories of an Ancient Island: Traditions of O'ahu: Asia-Pacific Digital Library
		Makahelei, "drawn eyes" was thought to be a punishment for breaking the kapu of one's 'aumakua: such a wrongdoer "would become humpbacked, or his eyelids would be drawn down, or he would fall lame, or suffer with chronic stomach ache or consumptionor he might be killed outright." (Kamakau, People 90).
		After each of her first four deaths, her 'aumakua, the pueo, restored her to life by rubbing its face against her head-bruise to heal it and breathing into her nostrils.
		Kauhi's 'aumakua, the mano, sent a great wave over the site of the imu where Kauhi's body was burned and swept the bones of Kauhi and his followers into the sea, where they were all transformed into mano.
	apdl.kcc.hawaii.edu /~oahu/stories/kona/aumakua.htm (3865 words)

	Aumakua omaomao (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Aumakua omaomao is a monotypic, endemic genus described in 1980 by Hayes and Sattler (the name means roughly 'green spirit' in Hawaiian).
		Aumakua deal with this by cutting the plant (discs in the leaf as early instars, cuts along the edge as later instars) and allowing the latex to drain before consuming the plant material (see above picture of leaf damage).
		It is possible this behavior could cause it problems in the future, because in the last two years, the metallic-blue, alien, predatory coccinellid beetle Halmus chalybeus (originally introduced for control of scale insects) has spread into the swamp, and has been observed eating exposed lepidopteran eggs there, both as larvae and as adults.
	mail.bris.ac.uk /~bzmlh/aumakua.htm (244 words)

	data
		Aumakuas were called on for protection, comfort, and spiritual support.
		Back then all the families were cautious about accidentally eating their aumakua, for the punishment could have been death.
		The aumakua is still remembered, and continued with reverence and fondness by Hawaiian families.
	www.k12.hi.us /~turtles/data.html (712 words)

	Spirit of Aloha - Aloha Airlines' in-flight magazine with information on Hawaii vacations, Hawaiian island maps and the ...
		The pueo, or owl, 'aumakua was the oldest of the family gods and often appeared on the battlefield as a savior.
		They learned, for example, never to harm or eat of the flesh of the 'aumakua, for that would be a grave insult and could bring on acts of vengeance or abandonment by the family god.
		Often, the distinctive characteristics of a guardian spirit reflected the general characteristics associated with the 'aumakua's natural form-the rat's shrewdness and thievery, the octopus's cleverness at disguise and escape, the prophetic nature of clouds, the healing powers of medicinal herbs.
	www.spiritofaloha.com /place/0502/place.html (606 words)

	The independent bookstore on the web! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The kahuna also knew of a third mind or self, the 'Aumakua (Ah-oo-mah-koo-ah), who resides in the world of Spirit but is always connected to the other two selves by a golden cord of energy.
		The kahuna understood this dynamic power to be the living spirits of the 'Unihipili and the 'Uhane born into the physical body and the living spirit of the 'Aumakua connecting them to the spiritual dimension.
		The 'Aumakua is ageless, since it resides in Spirit outside of time and space.
	www.buybooksontheweb.com /peek.asp?ISBN=0-7414-0398-6 (985 words)

	'AUMAKUA - Hawaiian protective deity
		A host of deities called 'aumakua could be called upon for protection, comfort and spiritual support.
		The first 'aumakua were thought to be the offspring of mortals who had mated with the akua (primary gods).
		'Aumakua were often ancestors whose bones had been specially stripped of flesh upon death, wrapped in kapa and ceremonially prepared before the bones were placed in the custody of another descendant.
	www.coffeetimes.com /aumakua.htm (911 words)

	CREDO :: Anthropological discussions and controversies :: aumakua-- whatever it is
		It happened when we were to begin excavations on the island of Kauai in 1978, and a luau was held to bless the excavations and to bring the family on whose land the site existed together.
		The next morning, as I left my tent, I was surprised to both hear and see the aumakua looking down at me. I was amazed, and like the Tongan King with the press, I muttered "a god, truly a god", though I knew it was not a god in our sense of the word.
		The mana of that aumakua was present during the whole season.
	www.pacific-credo.net /phorum/read.php?1,15 (332 words)

	Public Anthropology
		Aumakua are bound by their obedience to their disciple, who is also their keeper.
		It seems that the aumakua is derived from an abortive infant born to a family, taking the shape of an animal.
		Despite the fact that aumakua were worshipped as gods, they were still bound to serve their family, which classified the aumakua as servants.
	www.publicanthropology.org /Archive/Aa1917.htm (11520 words)

	Ocean Science Discovery Center Curriculum Strand: Evolutionary Marine Biology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is important that it be understood that an ‘aumakua is reserved for those of Hawaiian ancestry and an ‘aumakua is a single animal, not all animals of a single species.
		The caretaker of an ‘aumakua was deemed the kahu.
		In the case of a shark ‘aumakua, the caretaker would be called the kahu mano.
	www.osdcmaui.org /curriculum2.html (3331 words)

	hawaiian jewelry and family crest
		Today, individuals and families claim certain animals, sealife or birds as their personal "aumakua" and the more powerful ‘aumakua, such as the Mano, continue to be honored in our increasingly modern world.
		Fishermen have told of being lost or in danger at sea, only to find themselves to be guided by their ‘aumakua in the form of a dolphin or shark leading them to safety.
		Aumakua’s are believed to protect the bearer and bring good luck.
	www.designsngold.com /familycrest.htm (223 words)

	Inner Traditions
		The breakdown of the Hawaiians' ties with their sacred land led them to forget not only the teachings of their ancestors, but also the chain of na aumakua they form, which connects this people to both the earth and the realm of the gods.
		Aumakua is a compound of makua (parents) and au, the endless ancestral chain that stretches through time.
		The connection to the aumakua, however, can be reforged, but only by untying the circular cords of revenge to allow forgiveness to occur in the present so that healing can take place in the future.
	www.innertraditions.com /isbn/0-89281-127-7 (556 words)

	News and Calendar :: Maui Ocean Center :: The Hawaiian Aquarium
		Hawaiians who had a shark as their 'aumakua did not eat sharks and provided food to a special shark whom they believed to be a relative.
		In addition to paying homage to Hawai'i's 'aumakua, these guardians also contribute to the marine park's standard of operations and service, preside over blessings of important functions and facilities, as well as empower and train employees through their love and respect for the island's host culture.
		The heart and soul of the Maui Ocean Center is the exhibit called "Hawaiians and the Sea." Truly a gift of love, various cultural advisors and members of the community have contributed to this exhibit so that visitors may better understand the intimate relationship between the Hawaiian people and the sea.
	www.mauioceancenter.com /NewsandCalendar/PressKit/HawaiianCulture.html (868 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
		This is a purported ancient aumakua from Kauai, dug
		As to the stone's authenticity, all he can say is that based on his 30 years in the business, he thinks the stone is real.
		"Aumakua are one of the most difficult items to identify because normally they were personal items in a family," he said.
	starbulletin.com /2001/02/01/news/story5.html (556 words)

	MasterWorks International Huna Bulletin Board and Forum - Aka patterns (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Po`e Aumakua knew all along what was up, of course, they could see the patterns in the manawa, BUT they wanted to teach Kahuna Nui what to do.
		The greater the enthusiasm of the beginner who discovers his Aumakua and sets out to work excitedly sending prayers and mana to have his future reconstructed, the greater will be the fall of the parts of the old future on his hapless head.
		As a sidelight on this matter, it is well to remember with care that a few days of neglecting the Aumakua and leaving the door closed to it while we keep our mouths full of water, may result in Hua or hatching of some unwanted birds of strange feather.
	www.masterworksinternational.com /BBoard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=96 (1834 words)

	Spirits, Ghosts and The Night Marchers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is not permanently attached to the physical body and, at night, it is considered normal for the `uhane to leave the body through the lua `uhane or "spirit hole" at the inner corner of the eye and return to the body prior to or when awakening.
		These nocturnal travels are the basis for dreams and it is during this time that the `uhane can make contact and obtain advice from their `aumakua, who are deified family ancestors.
		One depends on if an `aumakua is among the Marchers that will intercede and provide protection for their living family members.
	members.cox.net /jeff.bagwell/uhane.html (694 words)

	ClanBase - Aumakua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Just thought I would put up a news post here to say, Aumakua is now 10 members strong, a week away from starting a big UK league and have just won our first match.
		Aumakua has had a huge change in the last few months, we have got two great new members and we have just had our first clan match.
		Clan Aumakua is now officially a clan in the eyes of ClanBase.
	www.clanbase.com /news_clan.php?cid=58779 (255 words)

	Shark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The beach goers would laugh and ignore the warnings and go swimming, subsequently being eaten by the same shark man who warned them not to enter the water.
		They believed that sharks were guardians of the sea, and called them Aumakua.
		Kamohoali'i - The most well known and revered of the shark gods, he was the older and favored brother of Pele, and helped and journeyed with her to Hawaii.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shark (3137 words)

	[No title]
		the primary idea of the word 'aumakua is the spirit of an ancestor, deified and rendered potent for good or evil" [3].
		A very good comparison is the 'aumakua image in London [7] collected in 1825 by John Knowles at Hale-o-Keawe Honaunau, Hawaii, when the H.M.S. Blonde called there.
		He arranged an appointment and the priest accepted to conduct a forty-minute ritual with incense and invocations over the 'aumakua as the author sat silent on a chair.
	www.georgeortiz.com /3D/278 (1852 words)

	Aumakuas, or Ancestor-Ghosts
		It was said that an aumakua living in a shark would be very laka, and would come to be rubbed on the head, opening his mouth for a sacrifice.
		The Hawaiians have this to say about sacrifices for the aumakuas: If a mo-o, or dragon-god, was angry with its caretaker or his family and they became weak and sick, they would sacrifice a spotted dog with awa, red fish, red sugar-cane, and some of the grass growing in taro patches wrapped in yellow kapa.
		All the aumakuas were supposed to be gentle and ready to help their own families.
	www.sacred-texts.com /pac/hlog/hlog27.htm (2211 words)

	Inner Traditions
		Just as elders are the intermediaries between these voices and the younger generations, the na aumakua, or ancestral spirits, are the intermediaries between the living and the sacred land they inhabit.
		In The Seven Dawns of the Aumakua Moke Kupihea takes the reader on his journey from childhood to young manhood as he experiences what remains of the spirit of his ancestors and learns the importance of remembering.
		The descent of the aumakua and its spiritual link through the eyes, sound, voice, touch, people, and breath constitute its seven dawns--the means by which the author is reawakened to his native tradition.
	www.innertraditions.com /titles/sedaau.html (504 words)

	tiger
		In Hawai'i 'aumakua' is thought to usually run in families -- but not always.
		Some well-known Hawaiian families have the Shark as their 'aumakua, others the Owl, or Lizard, or any of the other animals that live here.
		Imagine that the animal who is your totem, your 'aumakua, is dying out -- eradicated by my fellow man, my species.
	www.wildwolff.com /essays/tiger.htm (1492 words)

	The independent bookstore on the web! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The ?Unihipili is promoted to a 'Uhane, the 'Uhane is promoted to an 'Aumakua and the 'Aumakua graduates to a higher level of consciousness.
		The body of the 'Aumakua is not made of aka substance, which only functions on the physical plane.
		Often people report seeing their Guardian Angel or 'Aumakua as a magnificent ball of blue-white light, surrounded by a brilliant yellow-white light that radiates a great feeling of love.
	www.buybooksontheweb.com /peek.asp?ISBN=0-7414-1373-6 (979 words)

	Oceanic - Around Town Hawaii - Leisure - Reviews - Ocean Matters by Jennifer Crites - Shark Gods of Ancient Hawaii
		Shark ‘aumakua herded fish into the family's net or kept relatives safe in the ocean when their boats overturned.
		"A shark ‘aumakua is an individual shark with particular traits and markings," explains William Aila, harbormaster at the Waianae Boat Harbor, whose family line includes a reddish shark ‘aumakua named Kamohoali'i.
		Because without respect, the ‘aumakua might punish or lose interest in a family and be unavailable in times of need.
	www.hawaii.rr.com /leisure/reviews/jennifer_crites/2002-06_sgoahawaii.htm (992 words)

	kapa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		His oldest daughter's name is Lahu'iki, she became the 'Aumakua of pounding bark.
		His other daughter's name is La'ahana, she was the `aumakua of Ehu`i, the kapa beater that made marks and patterns on the kapa.
		Anyone who touched the kapa would be punished by the 'aumakua.
	www.epiphany-hi.org /KIB/kapa.html (427 words)

	Kahuna Concepts: The Underlying Principles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The referenced article posits the physical body as the basic self, with the uhane and unihipili as the two souls.
		Max Freedom Long relates the Aumakua to that portion of self which is god within, or the 'lesser god', and yet it also resides beyond or above the human realm of experience.
		Amen.'" It should be noted here that the Western tradition posits the High self as 'rooted' in the chest (i.e., heart chakra), while traditional work with the emotional body seeks to raise the emotional centers sense of self to connection with that root.
	active-stream.com /Kahuna/Huna3.html (944 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)